If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re in need of a date for your sorority/fraternity/group’s formal. And fast. Now, there’s nothing wrong with going stag! Going solo is a great way to focus on yourself and your friends without worrying over another person. However, if you are freaking out, don’t fear, Cupid is here to help you find that perfect, last minute date that won’t get you kicked out of your formal. (most likely)

1. Ask your friends/sisters/brothers

When in need of that perfect date who won't leave you doing the Cha Cha Slide by yourself, you can never go wrong with asking your brothers, sisters, and friends. They know you and are going to have a great time with you! And probably won't throw up on the bus ride there.

2. Ask friends of Friends

If your friends/brothers/sisters are busy, then it never hurts to try digging a bit deeper. After all, you both are friends with this person for a reason right? At least you'll have something in common as you Soulja Boy the night away.

3. Ask a classmate

Okay, so maybe everyone is busy...but chances are, your fellow classmate might not be! This would work best in a large lecture, more people to ask! There's nothing to lose, except maybe a seat closer to the board if you're too scared to sit next to someone who may have said, 'No.'

4. Make an application and post it around your school’s class page

This way cuts out the middle man and makes it incredibly easy to ask a wider pool of people to be your date. You can ask the questions to really want to know (Do you pre-game? Are you willing to dance for 2 hours with 50 or more of my closest friends? What is your go-to Denny's order?) and you can see the responses from the comfort of your dorm.

5. Borrow someone’s boyfriend/girlfriend

If you're not getting any takers, ask your friend if you could borrow their significant other. This ensures that you both know it's a one time thing and you have someone who's probably used to going to these with a partner. Provided your friend doesn't get insanely jealous from the tagged photos on Instagram, that is.

6. Send out your Dating Resume

Create a resume from your dating history and write a proposal of what is to be expected from a night out with you. This way, potential dates will know what to expect and can act accordingly. Whatever works right?

7. Put an ad in the paper

Maybe the older method might work for you? Putting in an ad out in you school newspaper could be just the thing you need. Who knows? I'm sure it worked for someone.

8. Social Media Speed Dating

AKA: Tinder, Facebook stalking, Instagram and Twitter DM'ing, LinkedIn (for you business professionals out there) and anything else I could have missed. With all the online dating sites out there, there's some chance that you could find last minute date (and potential mate) through the internet! After all, it could be love at first swipe.

10. Type a random Case ID into a draft email and get to contacting!

You never know right? I mean it's kinda creepy but drastic times call for drastic measures. Be careful though, you may end up contacting anyone from your math classmate to the Dean.

11. Ask whoever serves you your Mitchell’s next time

They've aways been there for you when you've craved a pint scoop of Pralines and Cream, so maybe they'll be the ones to sweep you off your feet? (Or at least show up for the pictures)

12. Call in reinforcements

Assemble anyone who knows you and enlist them to help you find that perfectly temporary date for the night. You very well may end up going with your fraternity brother's cousin's friend's professor's son's swim teammate, but you did want a date after all.

13. Guilt your friends

Now if your fraternity brother's cousin's friend's professor's son's swim teammate is actually busy, last resort is to blackmail guilt your friends into going with you. You're done asking nicely at this point and are willing to put on all the puppy dog eyes and embarrassing Snapchat screenshots you need to for this date. You mean business.

If all else fails...

14. Go with your fabulous self

Like I said earlier, there is absolutely nothing wrong with going to your formal by yourself! You know yourself best and what makes you happy. You will always get up for your favorite dances and leave when you want. It is your formal after all! Dance and celebrate with your friends and just have a great time because having a date is totally not needed to have a great time.

There you have it! Those were a few things you could do to find that emergency formal date. Obviously, you probably take some of these with a grain of salt (unless they're your thing, I don't judge). Hopefully, I'll see you on the dance floor Cupid Shuffling the night away!